Conservation Innovation Grants 2009

State Competition Applications Due May 1, 2009 - National Competition Ended March 20

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) has two competitions available in fiscal year 2009 -- National and State. The National sign up ended March 20. The Arkansas deadline is May 1.

CIG is a voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. Under CIG, Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds are used to award competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or non-governmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals. CIG enables NRCS to work with other public and private entities to accelerate technology transfer and adoption of promising technologies and approaches to address some of the Nation's most pressing natural resource concerns. CIG will benefit agricultural producers by providing more options for environmental enhancement and compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. NRCS administers CIG.

Arkansas Grant Application Package

• CIG 2009 Application Package
• CIG 2009 Application Checklist (Application missing any of the required items will not be considered)

News Releases

• Arkansas NRCS Announces Funding for Innovation Grants (State)
• NRCS Extends Application Period for Conservation Innovation Grants to March 20 (National)
• USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2009 Sign-Up for $20 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants (National)

2008 CIG Award

• White River Irrigation District Receives $513,833

Additional Information

• National NRCS CIG Information
• Grants.gov
• Request a DUNS Number
• Central Contractor Registry (CCR)

Contact

Arkansas CIG Program Coordinator
Dennis Mobley
Phone: (501) 301-3164